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Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet aimed at short-to-midrange missions; it typically carries about 6–8 passengers in a comfortable executive layout and offers roughly ~2,000 nautical miles of range depending on configuration and reserves. The Embraer Praetor 600 steps up to the super-midsize category, with a larger cabin and higher baggage capacity; it commonly seats about 8–12 and reaches roughly ~4,000 nautical miles, making it better suited to longer nonstop city pairs. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop rather than a jet; it’s optimized for efficiency and access to shorter or less-developed runways, typically seating about 6–9 in executive use (up to more in commuter layouts) with range around ~1,800–2,000 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a unique “rough/short-field” capability compared with typical business jets; it generally carries about 6–10 passengers and offers roughly ~2,000 nautical miles of range, landing closer to where you need to be than many peers.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 3.88$ 6.74$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew1211
Total Seats101086
ManufacturerEmbraerEmbraerPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 300EPraetor 600PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2,010401818032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.84$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1012910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)69146680
Standard Cabin Seats6866
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,758$ 3,141$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)464542290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,650,000$20,995,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1211
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats91086
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats912910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.49.75.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats7866
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25560271401310023500
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCanada PW535E1HTF7500EPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)336075283435
No. of Engines2212
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Horsepower1200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.268.147.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)52.1670.553.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.16.855.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.964.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)17.224.116.923
Overall Height (ft)16.75211417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.64.74.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.821.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10454090